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Write your weekly update in five minutes
Turn a few rough notes into a clear status update for your manager, team or client: progress, next steps and anything blocking you.
When to use it
Every Friday
Step by step
Jot down your week
Write quick notes on what you did, what's next and anything stuck. Look through your sent emails and calendar for reminders.
Turn it into an update
Paste your notes with this prompt.
Prompt to copyWrite a weekly update from my notes for [audience, e.g. my manager]. Format: 'Done this week' (3 to 5 bullets, each with the result, not just the activity), 'Next week' (3 bullets), 'Blockers or help needed' (each with what I need and from whom), and a one-line overall status: On track, At risk or Off track. Under 150 words. Keep the numbers and names exactly as I wrote them. Notes: [paste notes]Send it the same way every week
Post it in Slack, Teams or email at the same time each week so people know when to expect it.
What you get
Status: On track. Done: Signed 2 new clients (Harbour Dental, Oak Lane Vets). Cut invoice backlog from 18 to 5. Next week: Launch winter newsletter. Hire temp for December. Blockers: Need sign-off on newsletter budget from Paula by Tue.
Tips
- Keep a running note during the week and add one line each day; Friday's update then writes itself.